Jace Cannon Commits to USC, Boosts Trojans' 2027 Recruiting Class

The three-star tight end from Junipero Serra High School chose USC over Texas A&M, Michigan, and Ole Miss.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:52pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting a college football player in mid-air making a catch, with sharp, overlapping planes of cardinal red and gold representing USC's colors.Jace Cannon's commitment to USC adds another talented offensive piece to the Trojans' 2027 recruiting class, which is shaping up to be one of the best in the country.San Mateo Today

The USC Trojans have landed a commitment from three-star tight end Jace Cannon, who chose the Trojans over offers from Texas A&M, Michigan, and Ole Miss. Cannon is the 10th commit in USC's 2027 recruiting class, which is currently ranked 3rd nationally behind Oklahoma and Texas A&M.

Why it matters

Cannon's commitment is a big boost for USC's 2027 recruiting class, which is shaping up to be one of the top-ranked classes in the country. The Trojans are looking to build on their recent recruiting success under head coach Lincoln Riley and reach the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

The details

Cannon, a 6-foot-4 tight end from San Mateo, California, is rated as the No. 34 overall tight end nationally and the No. 59 recruit in California, per 247Sports. He joins four-star wide receivers Quentin Hale and Eli Woodard, three-star running back Javon Vital, and four-star offensive tackle Drew Fielder as offensive commits in USC's 2027 class.

  • Jace Cannon announced his commitment to USC on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • USC's 2027 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 3 nationally, per 247Sports.

The players

Jace Cannon

A three-star tight end from Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California, who committed to USC over offers from Texas A&M, Michigan, and Ole Miss.

Lincoln Riley

The head coach of the USC Trojans, who is looking to build on the team's recent recruiting success and lead them to their first College Football Playoff appearance.

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What they’re saying

“After taking home the No. 1-ranked recruiting class in 2026, USC coach Lincoln Riley looks to build off the milestone with another impressive class in 2027, as the Trojans continue their quest to reach the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.”

— Lincoln Riley, USC Head Coach

What’s next

USC will look to continue adding top talent to its 2027 recruiting class as the Trojans aim to build a roster capable of competing for a national championship.

The takeaway

Jace Cannon's commitment to USC is a significant addition to the Trojans' 2027 recruiting class, which is already shaping up to be one of the best in the country. This class, combined with the team's recent success on the field, has Trojan fans hopeful that the program is on the verge of a breakthrough to the College Football Playoff.